Dog Training in Pocklington
Looking for positive, reward-based dog training in Pocklington?
Well Behaved Mutts provides friendly, practical training for dogs and their owners in Pocklington and selected surrounding areas. Sessions are tailored to your dog, your circumstances and the skills you would like to develop.
I’m Jess Kirby, an IMDT-accredited dog trainer with a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Training. I’m based in York and travel to clients in Pocklington for suitable 1-to-1 sessions and consultations.
One-to-One Dog Training in Pocklington
Individual training gives you practical support tailored to you and your dog. Sessions can take place at your home, on a local walking route or at another suitable agreed location.
One-to-one training can help with:
Pulling on the lead
Recall around distractions
Jumping up
Focus and engagement
Calm everyday manners
Building confidence
Settling and impulse control
General puppy training
Preparing for real-life situations
You will receive clear, manageable exercises that you can continue practising between sessions.
Puppy Training in Pocklington
Bringing home a puppy can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. A private puppy consultation can help you start positively and prevent common problems from becoming established.
Support can include:
Puppy biting and chewing
Toilet training
Settling and sleeping
Recall foundations
Loose-lead walking
Calm greetings
Confidence building
Handling and cooperative care
Safe, appropriate socialisation
Creating a manageable daily routine
The advice will be tailored to your puppy, your home and your family’s routine.
Rescue Dog Consultations
Welcoming a rescue dog into your home can involve an adjustment period for both you and your dog. A private consultation can help you understand their behaviour, build trust and introduce helpful routines at a comfortable pace.
Support may include settling into the home, confidence building, lead walking, recall foundations, handling and everyday manners.
Puppy Classes Near Pocklington
Well Behaved Mutts also runs Calm Puppy Foundations classes at Huntington Community Centre in York.
The six-week course is suitable for puppies aged six months and under at the beginning of the course. Classes cover useful everyday skills including recall, loose-lead walking, focus, settling, confidence and calm greetings.
Class sizes are kept small, and the IMDT Puppy Grade is included.
Positive, Reward-Based Dog Training
All Well Behaved Mutts training uses positive, reward-based and force-free methods.
Training should help your dog understand what you would like them to do while protecting their confidence and strengthening your relationship. Exercises are broken into achievable steps and adapted to suit your individual dog.
Jessica Kirby
IMDT-accredited dog trainer | BSc Animal Behaviour & Training, Bishop Burton
Jess Kirby is a York-based dog trainer and founder of Well Behaved Mutts. She’s IMDT-accredited and holds a BSc in Animal Behaviour & Training from Bishop Burton University Centre. Jess uses positive reinforcement to build calm, reliable behaviour. She shares life with Twix, a deaf cocker spaniel, and Buddy, a labrador. Learn more about Jess on the About page.
Dog Training Across Pocklington and the Surrounding Area
Well Behaved Mutts is based in York and provides selected mobile training services to clients in Pocklington and nearby areas.
Sessions may take place in your home or in an appropriate real-life environment, depending on your dog’s needs and the skills being taught. Availability for travel is confirmed when arranging your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you travel to homes in Pocklington?
Yes. Suitable 1-to-1 sessions and consultations can be arranged in Pocklington, subject to availability and your location.
Are puppy classes held in Pocklington?
Group puppy classes are currently held at Huntington Community Centre in York. Private puppy consultations may be available in Pocklington.
What problems can you help with?
Training can cover lead walking, recall, jumping up, focus, confidence, settling, puppy training and general everyday manners. More complex behavioural concerns may require a behaviour consultation.
What training methods do you use?
All training is positive, reward-based and force-free. Exercises are adapted to your dog’s age, confidence and individual needs.
Start Your Dog’s Training
If you would like help with your puppy, adult dog or rescue dog in Pocklington, contact Well Behaved Mutts to discuss the most suitable service.